4 Bedroom House in De Rust
A Timeless Heritage Retreat: Your Familys Karoo Sanctuary. EXCLUSIVE MANDATE
For the discerning buyer, properties where history is celebrated are exceptionally rare. This 124-year-old residence is a masterful blend of late-Victorian elegance, authentic Karoo architecture, and modern comfort.
Fully turnkey and move-in ready, it is ideally suited as a private estate or a shared multi-generational family retreat where co-owners can easily rotate their seasonal getaways.
Designed for Shared Family Living & Income Potential
Multi-Generational Haven: Generous, flexible spaces across two dwellings allow extended families to vacation together while maintaining complete privacy.
Turnkey Shared Investment: Perfect as a co-owned family holiday home, remote-work sanctuary, or a boutique heritage stay Airbnb when not in family use.
The Main Residence: Historic Elegance
Original Character: Soaring ceilings, classic sash windows with timber shutters, and warm Oregon pine floors throughout.
Architectural Flair: The original back veranda was cleverly enclosed to expand living areas, leaving its iconic curved roof visible indoors as a unique historic talking point.
Sunlit & Spacious: A lounge skylight floods the living space with natural light. Includes 3 large bedrooms with built-in storage and 2 bathrooms.
Country Kitchen: Features a separate scullery, laundry, and a walk-in pantry with its original restored cupboard.
Outdoor Living & Breathtaking Views
Front Veranda: Panoramic, uninterrupted views of the Swartberg Mountains stretching towards Meiringspoort.
Private Side Veranda: Flows from the kitchen with a built-in braai outdoor fireplaceBBQideal for quiet afternoons or alfresco dining.
The Heritage Brakdak Cottage & Studio
1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom Cottage: A rare, authentic brakdak earthen-roof guest houseperfect for visiting family or high-demand holiday rentals.
The Historic Studio Werkskamer: Positioned behind the cottage with its original vuurherd hearth, creating an atmospheric home office, creative studio, or library.
Key Extras
Secure Parking: Covered parking for up to 3 vehicles.
Subterranean Storage: Large under-house storeroomideal for storing personal items between visits.
The Verdict: More than just a house, this is a piece of living history and an enduring family legacy.
Contact us today to arrange an exclusive private or virtual viewing.
Property details
- Listing number T5557355
- Property type House
- Listing date 17 Jul 2026
- Land size 964 m²
- Floor size 231 m²
- Rates and taxes R 2 111
Property features
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 3
- Lounges 2
- Garage parking 3
- Open parking 7
- Pet friendly
- Access gate
- Laundry
- Scenic view
- Kitchen
- Garden
- Scullery
- Garden cottage
- Fireplace
- Aircon